It hasn’t been all that long since we took our initial look at the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint, the first bolt action for a familiar brand. Why are we back again so soon? Because I stand by my statement it is the best value in bolt actions, so much so that I bought one. And while the Waypoint is absolutely fantastic out of the box, I wanted to push it to its limits with some upgrades.
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Springfield’s Prodigy Double Stack 1911 9mm – Comprehensive Review
Published: September 4, 2022 { 22 comments }I’ve never seen a double stack 1911 sometimes called a 2011 with these features, fit, and finish for anywhere close to this price point.
Dan White, George Moscone, Harvey Milk, and the Twinkie Defense
Published: September 4, 2022 { 52 comments }Dan White was a trained soldier, a combat veteran, and an experienced police officer. He knew how to run a gun. White drew his revolver and shot Moscone twice, once in the shoulder and again in the chest, perforating the man’s lung. White then shot Moscone twice at close range through the ear, killing him. Bystanders later reported that they took the sound for a car backfiring.
The Defection of Viktor Belenko: One Man Shifts the Balance of Power in the Cold War
Published: August 28, 2022 { 11 comments }Viktor Belenko was born in Nalchik, Russia, on February 15, 1947. By his 29th birthday, LT Belenko was at the top of his game. LT Belenko was the poster child for 1970’s-era communism. Under the surface, however, all was not well with the Soviet Air Defense Force’s fair-haired boy.
SIG Knocks It Out of the Park with the New P365 X-Macro Comp – Full Review
Published: August 11, 2022 { 11 comments }SIG developed a new magazine and slightly extended the grip of the Macro so that it now has a capacity of 17 + 1. The longer grip provides space for a full-handed grip while still retaining the 365’s comfort and ergonomics.
A Leadoff Home Run: Smith & Wesson Adds the 10MM AUTO to its M&P Pistol Line
Published: August 6, 2022 { 24 comments }The striker-fired pistol features an impressive 15+1 ammunition capacity, a 4.6-inch-long barrel, and a sight radius of nearly 7.0 inches.
A Leadoff Home Run: Smith & Wesson Adds the 10MM AUTO to its M&P Pistol Line
Published: August 6, 2022 { 0 comments }The striker-fired pistol features an impressive 15+1 ammunition capacity, a 4.6-inch-long barrel, and a sight radius of nearly 7.0 inches.
A Leadoff Home Run: Smith & Wesson Adds the 10MM AUTO to its M&P Pistol Line
Published: August 6, 2022 { 0 comments }The striker-fired pistol features an impressive 15+1 ammunition capacity, a 4.6-inch-long barrel, and a sight radius of nearly 7.0 inches.
The Aero Precision M16A4 – Long Live the Rifle
Published: July 31, 2022 { 6 comments }When I shoot recreationally I’m often selective about what I shoot, and I often find myself pulling out the Aero M16A4. It might not be small, sleek, and sexy, but it’s accurate, reliable, and easy to shoot. I’d take the latter over the prior anytime.
Virginia Homeowner Shoots, Kills Man During Home Invasion
Published: July 28, 2022 { 1 comment }A homeowner shot and killed a man who was trying to force his way into a home in York County, Virginia, the Daily Press reports.